Buxton has been a part of F1 coverage for nearly a decade, working as a print reporter, a communications executive and a television journalist.

“Our F1 team is now complete,” said Sam Flood, Executive Producer, NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network. “Will is relentless in the pits and his genuine passion for the sport is evident to viewers. We're very pleased to have him. Combined with Leigh, David and Steve, we are now ready for our first F1 season this March.”

In October, it was announced that NBC Sports Group will televise all F1 races, as well as qualifying, practice sessions. It replaces Speed, which had held F1 broadcast rights for the past 17 years.